EFC 74 results: Kabesa smashes Murrie in 3rd successful defense
Igeu Kabesa showed himself to be a consummate champion, nullifying Scotsman Calum Murrie’s submission talents and dominating him with strikes and pressure against the fence.
At the DAZN streamed EFC 74, featherweight champion Igeu Kabesa (11-1) has smashed his way to a third title defense, dismantling Scotland’s Calum Murrie (4-2) during the main event of EFC 74 in Johannesburg on Saturday. The champion flew out of the starting blocks, putting the Scotsman under relentless striking pressure, coupled with a strong clinch game against the fence. Murrie constantly threatened to pull Guard, but Kabesa refused to enter the Scotsman’s Jiu-Jitsu game, resulting in Murrie hanging off of the champion for much of the round. A crunching Kabesa knee to Murrie’s chin ended the first.
In the second Murrie’s Guard pulling attempts nearly paid off with a flying armbar, but Kabesa defended and responded with a brutal hip throw to end the round, smashing the challenger’s head into the canvas. The fight settled into the same clinch against the fence dynamic, punctuated by brutal strikes in open space from the champion. In the fourth, Kabesa landed a body kick that doubled the Scot over, followed with a hook that smashed his head back, and then his trademark spinning back elbow that had Murrie wobbling on his feet – but still the Scot kept coming.
The bout went five rounds. Kabesa showed himself to be a consummate champion, nullifying Murrie’s submission talents and dominating him with strikes and pressure against the fence. Kabesa defended his belt by unanimous decision.
Official EFC 74 results:
Benjimen Mukendi defeated Aly Kalambay via submission (Guillotine) in 2:08 round 1.
Takunda Gorimbo defeated Danie Swart via TKO (punches) 1:54 in round 1.
Elvis Ngwalangwala defeated Robert Swanepoel ) 0:57 in round 3.
Billy Oosthuizen defeat Zwelebanzi Ngema 2:58 in round 3.
Rodrique Kena defeated Sifiso Ngcobo via TKO (punches) 1:38 in round 2.
Armand Scheepers defeated Pietie Coxen via submission (Armbar) 4:08 in 1.
Pierre Botha defeated Nerik Simoes via unanimous decision.
Cheyanne Vlismas defeated Karolina Wójcik via split decision.
Sylvester Chipfumbu defeated Tumisang Madiba via submission 0:26 in round 3.
Conrad Seabi defeated Max Merten via TKO (punches) 2:10 in round 3.
Igeu Kabesa defeated Calum Murrie via unanimous decision.
Fight of the night went to Vlismas vs Wójcik and performance bonuses were awarded to Tumisang Madiba and Sylvester Chipfumbu.
All eyes now turn to EFC 75, presented by Betxchange.com, on Saturday 3 November live from GrandWest, Cape Town.
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